timothy

/ˈtɪməθi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: timothies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Timothy-grass (Phleum pratense), native to Europe, but introduced widely and naturalized in US.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Mountain timothy (Phleum alpinum), native to North America.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “timothy” mean?

Timothy-grass (Phleum pratense), native to Europe, but introduced widely and naturalized in US.

Is “timothy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.